Litigation Section

This program offers 1.5 participatory MCLE credit. You must register in advance to participate. Renowned trial lawyer James Brosnahan explains how he prepares for closing argument and shares practical advice that you can use to deliver better arguments in your own cases. Speaker: James Brosnahan Read more

The procedures for the taking of evidence followed in international arbitration differ greatly from domestic litigation and arbitration in the US. Depositions, wide ranging document discovery and written interrogatories will generally be excluded and arbitral hearings are often far shorter than what one finds in domestic cases. These differences can often come as a surprise to US counsel who are not experienced in the field. Read more

The Committee on Appellate Courts congratulates former members (pictured left) Hon. Audra Ibarra, Santa Clara County Superior Court and (pictured right) Hon. Syda Kosofsky Cogliati, Santa Cruz County Superior Court. Read more

Jennifer L. Keller of Keller/Anderle LLP in Irvine has tried over 150 cases to jury verdict across a wide spectrum of subject matter, from homicide to intellectual property to commercial litigation of all kinds, and for both plaintiffs and defendants. A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Jennifer has been named ten times by the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journals as one of California’s Top 100 Attorneys, by Benchmark Litigation ... Read more

Two appellate specialists will discuss brief-writing strategies and tactics including elements of style and writing, and how they apply to the strategy of brief writing.  Read more

This is a monthly publication of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more

This program will show you how to use trial presentation technology to improve every aspect of your trial advocacy. Read more

The International Commercial Arbitration Academy Program will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. It is hosted in two locations; live in Los Angeles and telecast in San Francisco. Read more

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Earn 3 Hours of MCLE Credit! Two Fantastic Locations - Live in Los Angeles, Telecast in San Francisco JAMS International Arbitration Center555 W 5th Street32nd FloorLos Angeles, CA 90013 JAMS San FranciscoTwo Embarcadero CenterSuite 1500San Francisco, CA 94111 Online registration is now closed. Onsite registration is available. Brochure | Reg Form Program Schedule 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Registration and MCLE Sign-In 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.… Read more

This program will provide direction and advice from three accomplished judges on the unwritten rules and best practices for courtroom conduct, communication with other counsel and the impact of your overall approach to the law practice and your community reputation. Read more